Shrewsbury vs Cambridge United: result 5-1 and analysis
League OneMatchday 28Kick-off on January 21, 2023 at 03:00 PM (UTC)The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
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What was the result of Shrewsbury vs Cambridge United?
Shrewsbury won 5-1 on January 21, 2023.
Goalscorers
- 33′L. LeahyShrewsbury (pen.)
- 45′J. ShipleyShrewsbury
- 57′M. PenningtonShrewsbury
- 69′J. IronsideCambridge United
- 71′C. SaydeeShrewsbury
- 90′L. LeahyShrewsbury
Official lineup for Shrewsbury vs Cambridge United
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Shrewsbury
3-4-1-2- 24C. Saydee
- 14R. Street
- 8K. Phillips
- 26J. Shipley
- 3L. Leahy
- 7C. Winchester
- 6T. Moore
- 33T. Flanagan
- 22C. Dunkley
- 5M. Pennington
- 1M. Maroši
Cambridge United
3-4-3- 26H. Knibbs
- 10S. Smith
- 18S. Tracey
- 7J. Brophy
- 27B. Worman
- 4P. Digby
- 28L. Bennett
- 2G. Williams
- 21R. Bennett
- 15J. Okedina
- 25W. Mannion
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Shrewsbury have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Cambridge United have 2, 4 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2023 | Burton Albion(away) | 4-0 | League One |
| Jan 7, 2023 | Sunderland(home) | 1-2 | FA Cup |
| Jan 1, 2023 | Fleetwood Town(home) | 0-3 | League One |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Cheltenham(home) | 0-1 | League One |
| Dec 26, 2022 | Cambridge United(away) | 1-2 | League One |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2023 | Bristol Rovers(home) | 1-2 | League One |
| Jan 2, 2023 | Sheffield Wednesday(away) | 0-5 | League One |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Derby(away) | 0-1 | League One |
| Dec 26, 2022 | Shrewsbury(home) | 2-1 | League One |
| Dec 10, 2022 | Plymouth(home) | 0-0 | League One |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Shrewsbury wins, 2 draws, 2 Cambridge United wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2022 | Cambridge United 2-1 Shrewsbury | League One |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Cambridge United 0-0 Shrewsbury | League One |
| Oct 23, 2021 | Shrewsbury 4-1 Cambridge United | League One |
| Nov 7, 2020 | Cambridge United 0-2 Shrewsbury | FA Cup |
| Aug 30, 2016 | Shrewsbury 0-1 Cambridge United | EFL Trophy |
| Mar 7, 2015 | Shrewsbury 1-1 Cambridge United | League Two |
Last archived meeting: Cambridge United vs Shrewsbury on Dec 26, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Shrewsbury score 1.3 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Cambridge United score 0.7 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Cambridge United | 0.7 | 1.5 | 4 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Cambridge United | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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